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Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered, radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan
Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered, radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan

Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered, radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan

Date12 January 1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Norm Perkins checks out his steam-powered; radio-controlled model of the Toronto Island ferry Ned Hanlan. He has worked four years building this craft and estimates it will take another year's work.
Subject
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0009648F
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